Cadillac’s compact ATS gives GM’s luxury brand a direct competitor to the BMW 3 Series. Cadillac boasts that the ATS has 50/50 weight distribution, front to rear, and one of the lowest curb weights in its class. Available with rear- or all-wheel drive, the five-seat ATS is offered with a choice of three engines: two four-cylinders and a V-6.
The ATS lineup expands with the addition of a new coupe body style. The ATS sedan, meanwhile, gets revised front-end styling with a new version of the Cadillac crest and standard passive entry.
The OnStar communication system adds 4G LTE internet connectivity with a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. A three-month/3-gigabyte data trial is included. The available Cadillac User Experience multimedia system can read incoming text messages, and a wireless charging system dubbed Cadillac DockSpot is now available.
The available turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder now makes 295 pounds-feet of torque at 3,000 rpm; last year it was rated at 260 pounds-feet at 1,700 rpm.
The below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights
Compact dimensions with an overall length of 182.8 inches
17-inch aluminum wheels; 18- or 19-inch aluminum wheels available
Heated side mirrors
Available adaptive high-intensity-discharge headlights and LED accents
Available power sunroof
Available rain-sensing windshield wipers
Interior Highlights
Simulated leather upholstery; real leather available
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Choice of Bose stereos, including an available surround-sound system
Push-button start
Available CUE multimedia system with 8-inch touch-screen, three USB ports, an SD card slot and an MP3 jack
Available navigation system
10.4-cubic-foot trunk
Under the Hood
202-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
Available 272-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
Available 321-hp, 3.6-liter V-6
Six-speed automatic transmission
Six-speed manual available for turbo four-cylinder
Available adaptive suspension with Magnetic Ride Control
Available limited-slip differential
Available Brembo-brand brakes
Safety Features
Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Eight standard airbags; available rear-seat side-impact airbags
Available front and rear automatic braking
Available lane departure warning
Available lane departure prevention
Available blind spot warning system
Available forward collision alert
Available rear cross-traffic alert
Available Safety Alert Seat is a driver’s seat that vibrates to warn of an impending safety concern
Available backup camera
ATS Coupe
The ATS Coupe rides the same 109.3-inch wheelbase as the sedan, but it has a unique roof, doors, rear fenders and trunk lid. Like the sedan, it is offered with rear- or all-wheel drive.
